{"product_id":"a-beautiful-example-of-edwardian-fascination-with-the-mystique-of-the-east-this-circa-1902-hallmarked-sterling-silver-mustard-pot-is-richly-cast-in-high-relief-with-scenes-of-traditional-life","title":"A beautiful example of Edwardian fascination with the “mystique of the East,” this circa 1902 hallmarked sterling silver mustard pot is richly cast in high relief with scenes of traditional life.","description":"\u003cp\u003eA beautiful example of Edwardian fascination with the “mystique of the East,” this circa 1902 hallmarked sterling silver mustard pot is richly cast in high relief with scenes of traditional life — an exquisite ode to the Orientalist style so beloved at the turn of the 20th century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAround the body unfolds a continuous narrative:\u003cbr\u003e• Musicians serenading in lush gardens\u003cbr\u003e• Figures gathering, conversing, and playing\u003cbr\u003e• Hunters with birds and bows\u003cbr\u003e• Villagers fishing among bamboo groves\u003cbr\u003e• Traditional homes nestled in nature\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery surface is alive with detail — layered foliage, lotus-like florals, textured earth, wildlife, and flowing robes that capture a romanticised view of daily East-Asian life. This level of repoussé and chased workmanship is characteristic of T. H. Hazlewood \u0026amp; Co, a respected Birmingham silversmith active until 1925 and known for their ornamental domestic wares.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe hinged domed lid lifts to reveal the original deep cobalt-blue glass liner, still present after more than a century — a rarity on its own. A small sterling silver spoon accompanies the set, completing the ensemble.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe handle is beautifully formed, with a rope-twist profile that enhances the exotic feel and adds tactile dimension.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNote : The silver value alone works out to just over R1700 at todays silver price.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeasurements : The mustard pot measures 9.5cm x 5.4cm x 4.1cm and weight of 129 grams.The sterling mustart pot excluding the glass inner with a weight of 67grams.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Expedition With Jones","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50566854213938,"sku":null,"price":1895.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0871\/2110\/1106\/files\/20251029-120518.jpg?v=1761793121","url":"https:\/\/expeditionwithjones.com\/products\/a-beautiful-example-of-edwardian-fascination-with-the-mystique-of-the-east-this-circa-1902-hallmarked-sterling-silver-mustard-pot-is-richly-cast-in-high-relief-with-scenes-of-traditional-life","provider":"Expedition With Jones","version":"1.0","type":"link"}